The golden age of air travel is back

Nostalgia for the golden age of aviation is constantly being renewed as photos of glamorous passengers with top of the line suitcases and accepting drinks while on a flight in the 1950s to 1960s have captured the imaginations of many. It’s no wonder that until now, many look back to the past decades and herald it as the golden age of air travel.

But as more and more airlines like Emirates are coming out with more travel options, continuous aircraft innovations and five-star in-flight customer service, the industry is in the middle of a resurgence of the golden age of air travel. For its Philippine flights alone, Emirates provides utmost comfort and unrivalled traveling luxuries to passengers from Manila, Clark and Cebu bound for Dubai and beyond.

Aboard an Emirates flight in Economy Class, passengers have the ability to stay connected through the free Wi-Fi and in-seat power. The airline also doesn’t compromise on comfort as each seat offers ample leg room, a sought-after feature.

Dining on gourmet dishes is possible in Economy Class, allowing passengers to start exploring their destination even before the arrival with delicious dishes that come from the heart of the region’s culture. Comfort Filipino food such as adobo is also available. You can match your meal with a glass of wine, or any of the complimentary beers, spirits, and hot and cold beverages.

Meanwhile, Emirates’ Business Class is designed to keep passengers inspired. As soon as you settle in to your seat which reclines into a fully flatbed topped with a comfortable mattress, you will find extras that help cultivate not only your passion but also encourage relaxation. In-seat power and a side table space gives you more than enough to finish work even in the air. For refreshments in between finishing that report, you only have to turn to your personal mini-bar.

In both classes, passengers can explore over 2,500 channels of entertainment on Emirates’ awardwinning in-flight entertainment system, ice. From hit music and TV series to blockbuster movies, games and audiobooks, ice entertainment system lets you explore worlds you would not otherwise find on a map, keeping you contentedly preoccupied from takeoff to touchdown.

Emirates also extends these luxuries outside the aircraft as select airports allow Emirates Business and First-Class passengers to rest in Emirates lounges while waiting for their connecting flights. Chauffeur services are also offered to Business and First Class travelers from their hotel to the airport.

Emirates flights from the Philippines to Dubai connect Filipino travelers to 154 destinations in 82 countries and territories. The airline currently operates 25 weekly flights from the Philippines to Dubai (18 from Manila and seven from Cebu/Clark).

From Manila, Emirates flies nonstop from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Dubai International Airport. Flight EK 333 departs Manila at 5:40 p.m. and arrives in Dubai at 11:05 p.m. Flight EK 335 departs Manila at 12:20 a.m. and arrives in Dubai at 5:35 a.m. Flight EK 337 departs Manila at 6:40 a.m. and arrives in Dubai at 11:35 a.m. From Emirates’ hub in Dubai, onward connections can be made to over 150 global destinations.

Travelers coming from the Visayas-Mindanao region and Northern Luzon can take Emirates’ daily Dubai-Cebu-Clark-Dubai circular flight. Flight EK 338 departs Mactan-Cebu International Airport at 5:25 p.m. and arrives at Clark International Airport at 6:45 p.m. It then makes its way to Dubai from Clark at 8:20 p.m., arriving in Dubai at 1:25 a.m. the next day.